Master Level Clinician - START Program - Sign on Bonus Eligible

Master Level Clinician – New Graduates are Encouraged to Apply

Program/ Location: New Bedford
Education/Licensure: Master's degree in Counseling, Mental Health or other related field
Pay Grade: $33.75 - $38.50 per hour 
Pay rate based on experience, education, & licensure status
Status/Shift: Full time - Monday - Friday 8-430, 830-5, or 10a-6:30pm

This is part of the new Stimulant Cooling Center project out of the New Bedford OP Clinic.

This clinician will be responsible for providing patient support in the new High Point Stimulant Cooling Center project in New Bedford. This position will work 50% in an innovative new outpatient program to provide improved health outcomes for individuals who use stimulants. By working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of professionals includes licensed social workers, mental health clinicians, Master’s level clinicians, certified addictions clinicians, psychiatrists, medical physicians, and psychologists, barriers are reduced for patients. This cooperative process ensures that patients have access in real time to the services that they need.

Clinician Qualifications

· Master’s Degree in a related field

· Independent License preferred, not required

· Maintains and submits any current Licensure or Certificate necessary for the performance of the position Comply with Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Alcohol Abuse Policy and HIPAA Regulations Crisis intervention

Clinician Duties & Responsibilities

· This is a critical role with an innovative behavioral health organization helping people on their journey.

· This position will focus on meeting two primary clinical needs: the Stimulant Treatment and Recovery Team and in the outpatient clinic.

· The position will be a 50/50 split of working with patients with stimulant use disorder in the specialty clinic in addition to having a caseload in the outpatient clinic.

· Providing direct care to patients seeking support in 68 N. Front St.’s Stimulant Cooling Center

· Create plans to reduce barriers for actively using patients to reduce further harm.

· Relationship development with patients, collaterals, and staff with the goal of improved health outcomes and reduced mortality of those who use stimulants.

· Attend all unit, facility meetings and case conferences as directed by the Clinical Director

· Run Groups

Benefits

· Medical Insurance

· Dental Insurance

· Vision Insurance

· Long & short term disability

· Discounted auto/home and renters insurance

· 403b - Retirement

· FSA & DCA

· PFML

· Employee Assistance Program

· Bonuses & Referral

· Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach

· Education days to use towards CEU's

· Opportunities for loan forgiveness

· Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)

About Us

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to prevent and treat substance use and mental health disorders. High Point has programs located throughout Southeastern Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life.

Outpatient substance use disorder and mental health services are located across Southeastern Massachusetts in Brockton, New Bedford, and Plymouth. Services are provided during the day and evening hours. We offer individual, group, medication management, and family services to address diverse clinical needs. An interdisciplinary team of professionals includes licensed social workers, mental health clinicians, Master’s level clinicians, certified addictions clinicians, psychiatrists, medical physicians, and psychologists. This collaborative nature ensures that patients have access in real time to the services that they need.

This location is an approved loan forgiveness site, with an annual opportunity to apply.

High Point, a known provider of behavioral health services in Southeastern MA, is looking for clinicians for this dynamic new site that has combined an existing Opioid Treatment Program, and outpatient program with several new initiatives.

Salary : $34 - $39